Calamagrostis acutiflora
Definition
Noun: * A variety of reed grass, specifically a tall, ornamental perennial grass known for its feathery flower plumes and upright, clump-forming habit. It is often used in gardens and landscaping.
Usage
- This word is a specific botanical name for a plant species. It is used in formal, scientific, or horticultural contexts.
- It functions as a singular noun. The plural form is plants, or simply multiple clumps of .
Examples
- Noun:
- Calamagrostis acutiflora adds vertical interest and movement to the winter garden.
- The feathery panicles of Calamagrostis acutiflora turn a golden color in the autumn.
- I planted Calamagrostis acutiflora as a backdrop for my perennial border.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy, is the genus name and is the specific epithet. Together, they form the binomial name for the species.
- It is often referenced by its cultivar name, 'Karl Foerster', which is a very popular and widely planted selection of this species.
Variants and Related Words
- Feather reed grass: The common name for .
- 'Karl Foerster' grass: The name of the most common cultivated variety.
- Calamagrostis (n): The genus name, referring to the group of related reed grass species.
- Ornamental grass (n): The general category of plants to which it belongs.
Synonyms
- Feather reed grass (common name)
Related Terms
- Perennial (n): A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Panicle (n): A loose, branching cluster of flowers, characteristic of this grass.
- Clump-forming (adj): Describing a growth habit where the plant grows in a dense tuft or mound.
Noun
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a variety of reed grass
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